Chanel Soto-Portillo, a missing 11-year-old from Gwinnett County, was found safe and reunited with her family. The police had sought public help prior to her safe return. Details of her disappearance remain private.

Georgia's GSCCCA is experiencing a technical outage affecting various e-services, including court filings and notary registrations.

Douglas County EMA launches a survey to assess community emergency preparedness and gather resident feedback to improve safety and readiness strategies.

Cobb County launches an amnesty program allowing businesses to obtain a 2026 Occupation Tax Certificate without back taxes or penalties until January 30.

Ellis Wright, a missing 59-year-old man from Roswell, was safely located, alleviating the community's concern. Gwinnett County Police involved the public in the search.

The Conyers Christmas Parade in Georgia is scheduled for December 6 at 2 p.m., featuring a "Storybook Christmas" theme, with road closures and competitive entries including floats and marching bands.

Spivey Splash Waterpark held a live emergency training to test local agencies' readiness for situations involving a missing child and a medical emergency.

Downtown Lawrenceville is preparing for the holidays with a tree lighting, German Christkindl Market, performances at Lawrenceville Arts Center, local festivities, and free public parking.

Athens-Clarke County announces holiday schedule changes, including closures for animal services, leisure facilities, waste management, and limited transit services for Thanksgiving. Emergency animal services available via 911.

Dunwoody's Holiday Lights celebration adds a cosmic theme, turning Brook Run Park into a Cosmic Wonderland with over 100,000 lights and a range of activities starting December 2.

Sheneca King was appointed Special Assistant to the Warden at the Special Management Unit, Georgia Department of Corrections, starting December 1, 2025.

Atlanta officials announce a Turkey Drive at Rosel Fann Recreation Center to support 500 families, with local businesses contributing, set for November 24, 2025.

An abandoned church in Atlanta's Edgewood neighborhood caught fire early Monday morning; no injuries reported, cause unknown.